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Standing Hamstring Stretch

Reaches the backs of the legs on your feet, back kept long.

Standing Hamstring Stretch, standing position

45s each side hold · standing

Heel forward, toes up. Push your hips back.

  1. Stand tall and step one foot a small step forward.
  2. Rest the front heel on the floor with the toes pointing up.
  3. Bend the back knee a little and push your hips back.
  4. Rest your hands on your thighs, keep your back long, and breathe.
Where you feel itBack of the front legBehind the knee

Tips: Push the hips back instead of reaching down. The back stays long. Keep the front knee straight but not locked.

Easier: Keep a hand on a wall or a counter. Take a shorter step.

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